It’s a good time to be a book lover. With more than 32 million books listed on Amazon, there is no shortage of choice for readers. Those same stats, however, are stacked against authors. With the average reader finishing only an estimated 15 books a year (and many...
Cliff-jumping is one of the most extreme, nerve-wracking sports in the world. Choosing to embark on a freelance writing career can seem just as daunting. After all, there’s no net down there to catch you if you don’t leap just right. Not to mention, your friends and...
An efficient media strategy can put your name and your book in front of a far bigger audience of potential readers than you can possibly reach yourself. Unfortunately, many self-published authors assume that traditional publicity is out of reach. This couldn’t be...
Instagram is well known for providing inspiration for travel, cooking, artwork, design, and plenty of other niches. But it also offers lots of writing inspiration. From epic bookshelves, cats and dogs snuggling up to a good book, insightful literary quotes, or even...
I am officially free. In just the past four months, I started my own freelance copywriting business and began making enough money to quit my job and support my wife and three young kids. Now, granted, we’re not rolling in the cash, Scrooge McDuck-style. Yet. And I...
If you don’t make a monthly freelancing goal, what steps do you take to keep yourself on target? This month, I didn’t hit my $5,000 income goal — but I’m working on changing things for November. Here are October’s numbers: Completed Pieces: 81 Work Billed: $4,985.36...
Congratulations! You’ve written your book. You’re ready for its big debut. But with an increasing number of books published each year, combined with declining sales, it’s more important than ever to make sure your book stands out. One way to do this is through a book...
I’ve always made lists to help me write. I keep lists of historical details for stories set in different eras, figures of speech I happen to like, and names for future characters. I even have a list of great titles, although I haven’t used any of those yet. So if you...
In freelancing, all your fears come true. Afraid you won’t be able to command high rates for your work? You’re right. Worried that you won’t get paid on time (or ever)? Right again. Think there’s a shortage of good clients? Correct-a-mundo. But… none of this happens...
It seems far off on the calendar, but January is one of our favorite times of the year here at The Write Life. It’s a time for new beginnings and new goals. And we want to help you prepare for one of your best years yet! That’s where our 100 Best Websites for...
